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Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C.

Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C.

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Created by Emily Selin • Updated On: May 22, 2012

Places where you can eat in Los Angeles and O.C. without breaking the bank.

Black Angus Steakhouse is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

1. Black Angus Steakhouse

7.3
7111 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA
Steakhouse · 24 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Selin: Look for their $15.99 Filet Mignon special in the L.A. Times Sunday paper. The coupon is valid at multiple locations.

Original Tommy's Hamburgers is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

2. Original Tommy's Hamburgers

8.9
2575 Beverly Blvd (at Rampart Blvd), Los Angeles, CA
Burger Joint · East LA · 100 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Selin: Best chili burgers in L.A.! Ask for extra chili.

Don Jose & Ricardo's Mexican Cafe is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

3. Don Jose & Ricardo's Mexican Cafe

7.7
1230 E Katella Ave (California), Orange, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Selin: Lunch specials (until 3 PM) starting at $7.29

Acapulco Mexican Restaurant is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

4. Acapulco Mexican Restaurant

7.0
6270 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Selin: Lunch specials (until 2 PM) starting about $7.99. Service in the Cantina kinda sucks, but you will find $2.50 margaritas and $2.99 appetizers during happy hour.

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

5. Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

7.9
7411 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, CA
BBQ Joint · 41 tips and reviews
George's Greek Cafe is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

6. George's Greek Cafe

8.6
5316 E 2nd St (at Pomona Ave.), Long Beach, CA
Greek Restaurant · Belmont Shore · 36 tips and reviews
George's Greek Cafe is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

7. George's Greek Cafe

8.4
135 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA
Greek Restaurant · Promenade · 72 tips and reviews
Kafe Neo Long Beach is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

8. Kafe Neo Long Beach

2800 E 4th St (at Temple Ave.), Long Beach, CA
Greek Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews
Mercado La Paloma is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

9. Mercado La Paloma

8.7
3655 S Grand Ave (at 37th St), Los Angeles, CA
Food Court · South LA · 17 tips and reviews
Taqueria Vista Hermosa is one of Cheap Eats (under $20) in L.A. and O.C..

10. Taqueria Vista Hermosa

3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Restaurant · South LA · 2 tips and reviews